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{{Nihongo|'''Toshiaki Hirose'''|廣瀬俊朗|Hirose Toshiaki|born October 17, 1981 in [[Osaka]]}} is former [[Japanese people|Japanese]] [[rugby union]] player who played as a [[Wing (rugby union)|wing]] or [[Fly half (rugby union)|fly half]], and captained the the national team between 2012 to 2013.
{{Nihongo|'''Toshiaki Hirose'''|廣瀬俊朗|Hirose Toshiaki|born October 17, 1981 in [[Osaka]]}} is former [[Japanese people|Japanese]] [[rugby union]] player who played as a [[Wing (rugby union)|wing]] or [[Fly half (rugby union)|fly half]], and captained the national team between 2012 and 2013.


After becoming a regular starter for [[Toshiba Brave Lupus]] in the [[Top League (Japan Rugby)|Top League]], Hirose made his debut for Japan in 2007 against [[Hong Kong national rugby union team|Hong Kong]] at [[Fly-half (rugby union)|fly-half]] scoring 2 tries, but never featured again under coach [[John Kirwan (rugby)|John Kirwan]]. He continued to be a key player at domestic level though, captaining [[Toshiba Brave Lupus]] to back to back [[Top League (Japan Rugby)|Top League]] victories in 2009 and 2010.
After becoming a regular starter for [[Toshiba Brave Lupus]] in the [[Top League (Japan Rugby)|Top League]], Hirose made his debut for Japan in 2007 against [[Hong Kong national rugby union team|Hong Kong]] at [[Fly-half (rugby union)|fly-half]] scoring 2 tries, but never featured again under coach [[John Kirwan (rugby)|John Kirwan]]. He continued to be a key player at domestic level though, captaining [[Toshiba Brave Lupus]] to back to back [[Top League (Japan Rugby)|Top League]] victories in 2009 and 2010.


In 2012, 5 years on from his debut, he was recalled and named captain of the [[Japan national rugby union team]] by new coach Eddie Jones. He by now had converted from [[Fly-half (rugby union)|fly-half]] to [[Wing (rugby union)|wing]], and later that year led them to their first ever away wins in Europe against {{nrut|Romania}} and {{nrut|Georgia}}. He was also infamously on the receiving end of a rant by Jones after a loss to the [[French Barbarians]] in June.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/eddie-jones-press-conference-spray/|title=Eddie Jones Presser Spray}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/06/22/more-sports/jones-livid-after-loss-to-barbarians/#.UcM2avnVDzk|title=Jones livid after loss to Barbarians}}</ref>
In 2012, 5 years from his debut, he was recalled and named captain of the [[Japan national rugby union team]] by new coach, Eddie Jones. He by now had converted from [[Fly-half (rugby union)|fly-half]] to [[Wing (rugby union)|wing]], and later that year led them to their first ever away wins in Europe against {{nrut|Romania}} and {{nrut|Georgia}}. He was also infamously on the receiving end of a rant by Jones after a loss to the [[French Barbarians]] in June.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.greenandgoldrugby.com/eddie-jones-press-conference-spray/|title=Eddie Jones Presser Spray|date=7 July 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2012/06/22/more-sports/jones-livid-after-loss-to-barbarians/#.UcM2avnVDzk|title=Jones livid after loss to Barbarians}}</ref>


Hirose continued as captain in 2013, leading Japan to their first ever victory over {{nrut|Wales}}, but was dropped in 2014 with his place coming under increasing pressure from new caps [[Akihito Yamada]] and [[Kotaro Matsushima]], and Jones citing a lack of pace. From there onwards he became a bit part player at international level with his remaining caps all coming off the bench as a utility player who could cover both [[Fly-half (rugby union)|fly-half]] and [[Wing (rugby union)|wing]].
Hirose continued as captain in 2013, leading Japan to their first ever victory over {{nrut|Wales}}, but was dropped in 2014 with his place coming under increasing pressure from new caps [[Akihito Yamada]] and [[Kotaro Matsushima]], and Jones citing a lack of pace. From there onwards he became a bit part player at international level with his remaining caps all coming off the bench as a utility player who could cover both [[Fly-half (rugby union)|fly-half]] and [[Wing (rugby union)|wing]].
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==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.toshiba.co.jp/sports/rugby/member/wing.htm#01 Toshiba Brave Lupus wing profiles]
*[http://www.toshiba.co.jp/sports/rugby/member/wing.htm#01 Toshiba Brave Lupus wing profiles]
*{{ESPNscrum|15509}}
*[http://www.espn.co.uk/scrum/rugby/player/15509.html ESPN Scrum profile]
*{{ItsRugby profile|20491}}
*[http://www.itsrugby.fr/joueur-20491.html It's Rugby profile]


{{Japan Squad 2015 Rugby World Cup}}
{{Japan Squad 2015 Rugby World Cup}}
{{Authority control}}
{{Toshiba Brave Lupus squad}}



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[[Category:Japanese rugby union players]]
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[[Category:Toshiba Brave Lupus Tokyo players]]
[[Category:Rugby union wings]]
[[Category:Rugby union wings]]
[[Category:Japan international rugby union players]]
[[Category:Japan international rugby union players]]
[[Category:2015 Rugby World Cup players]]

[[Category:Sportspeople from Osaka]]
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[[Category:Rugby union players from Osaka Prefecture]]
[[Category:Keio University alumni]]

Latest revision as of 10:23, 15 March 2024

Toshiaki Hirose
Date of birth (1981-10-17) October 17, 1981 (age 43)
Place of birthOsaka, Japan
Height173 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Weight82 kg (12 st 13 lb; 181 lb)
SchoolKitano High School
UniversityKeio University
Rugby union career
Position(s) Wing, Fly-half
Senior career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2004–2016 Toshiba Brave Lupus 166 (360)
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
2007–2015 Japan 28 (55)
National sevens team
Years Team Comps
Japan

Toshiaki Hirose (廣瀬俊朗, Hirose Toshiaki, born October 17, 1981 in Osaka) is former Japanese rugby union player who played as a wing or fly half, and captained the national team between 2012 and 2013.

After becoming a regular starter for Toshiba Brave Lupus in the Top League, Hirose made his debut for Japan in 2007 against Hong Kong at fly-half scoring 2 tries, but never featured again under coach John Kirwan. He continued to be a key player at domestic level though, captaining Toshiba Brave Lupus to back to back Top League victories in 2009 and 2010.

In 2012, 5 years from his debut, he was recalled and named captain of the Japan national rugby union team by new coach, Eddie Jones. He by now had converted from fly-half to wing, and later that year led them to their first ever away wins in Europe against Romania and Georgia. He was also infamously on the receiving end of a rant by Jones after a loss to the French Barbarians in June.[1][2]

Hirose continued as captain in 2013, leading Japan to their first ever victory over Wales, but was dropped in 2014 with his place coming under increasing pressure from new caps Akihito Yamada and Kotaro Matsushima, and Jones citing a lack of pace. From there onwards he became a bit part player at international level with his remaining caps all coming off the bench as a utility player who could cover both fly-half and wing.

He was retained for the 2015 Rugby World Cup, with his leadership skills praised by Jones, but was the only player in the 31 man squad not to make the field in the tournament, and following a final season with Toshiba Brave Lupus decided to retire.

References

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  1. ^ "Eddie Jones Presser Spray". 7 July 2012.
  2. ^ "Jones livid after loss to Barbarians".
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